Essay Archive - Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis
"As a physician, there is nothing as gratifying as administering Tensilon to an undiagnosed myasthenic patient… except maybe giving benadryl to a patient who OD'd on compazine."
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is one of the most common neuromuscular disorders, characterized by skeletal muscle weakness that fatigues. MG is one of the best-described autoimmune diseases, caused by antibodies produced against post-synaptic receptors at the neuromuscular junction (nmj). Treatments are aimed at reducing circulating antibodies, increasing neurotransmitter availability, and immune suppression. No cure ....
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